Archive for November, 2014

Visions of Infinity: The Great Mathematical Problems by Ian Stewart
2013 | ISBN: 0465022405 | English | 352 pages | PDF | 2 MB

It is one of the wonders of mathematics that, for every problem mathematicians solve, another awaits to perplex and galvanize them. Some of these problems are new, while others have puzzled and bewitched thinkers across the ages. Such challenges offer a tantalizing glimpse of the field’s unlimited potential, and keep mathematicians looking toward the horizons of intellectual possibility.

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Cheese and Microbes by Catherine W. Donnelly
2014 | ISBN: 1555815863 | English | 350 pages | PDF | 20 MB

A scientific overview of the association of microbes with cheese, through the lens of select cheese varieties that result due to surface mold ripening, internal mold ripening, rind washing, cave aging, or surface smear rind development.

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Strokes of Genius 3 – The Best of Drawing: Fresh Perspectives by Rachel Rubin Wolf
English | 2011 | ISBN: 1440308365 | 144 pages | PDF | 30 MB

“Drawing is the connection between eye, heart and hand.”
–Linda Wesner

Drawing is a fundamental skill for artists in any medium, a wonderfully direct means of expression and the driving inspiration behind this provoking collection. Strokes of Genius 3 celebrates drawing as an art form in its own right, featuring work from 95 of today’s brightest artists.

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The Lost World of Ladakh: Early Photographic Journeys in Indian Himalaya, 1931-1934
Rupert Wilmont, Roger Bates, Nicky Harman | 2014 | True PDF | ISBN: no | 146 pages | 21 Mb

In 1931 and 1934, Rupert Wilmont travelled on two of the ancient trade routes into Ladakh – first from Srinagar in the west, and then from the Kullu valley in the south – while serving with his British Army regiment in Northern India. At the time of his journeys, the current roads did not exist, and traditional means of travel, on foot and with pack animals, were the norm. Unlike most other travellers at that time, he confined himself to taking photographs, notable for the variety of people he captured on film and for documenting a now vanished way of life of the region.

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Anatomy and Drawing (Dover Art Instruction) by Victor Perard
2004 | ISBN: 0486432963 | English | 224 pages | EPUB | 40 MB

This instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist. Explaining the subject in simple terms and with an extensive series of dynamic illustrations, the author identifies parts of the body and demonstrates a wide array of physical activities through his sketches.
Following notes on proportion and drawing, chapters cover the human skeleton, head and neck, torso, arm, hand, leg, foot, and musculature. Numerous illustrations depict various views of these structures, movements of the human figure, as well as changes in the relative proportions of features at different ages.
One of the best books in its field, Anatomy and Drawing helps demystify a complex subject by enabling students to visualize the muscles and bones under the skin, and covers just about everything a beginner needs to know about drawing the human anatomy.

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The Practice and Science of Drawing (Dover Art Instruction) by Harold Speed
1972 | ISBN: 0486228703 | English | 296 pages | EPUB | 25 MB

Much of the learning to practice as well as to appreciate art is concerned with understanding the basic principles. One of these principles is what Harold Speed calls “dither,” the freedom that allows realism and the artistic vision to play against each other. Very important to any artist or work of art, this quality separates the scientifically accurate from the artistically accurate. Speed’s approach to this problem is now considered a classic, one of the few books from the early years of this century that has continued to be read and recommended by those in the graphic arts.

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Artist’s Color Manual: The Complete Guide to Working with Color
Chronicle Books | 2003 | ISBN: 081184143X | English | 194 pages | PDF | 51.4 MB

Practical, inspiring and informative, this book is the artist’s bible on color. Aimed at painters in particular and visually creative people in general, Artist’s Color Manual is an important resource for artists, designers, art students and educators alike. It looks at all the crucial aspects of color in four absorbing sections.

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Super Seeds: The Complete Guide to Cooking with Power-Packed Chia, Quinoa, Flax, Hemp & Amaranth (Superfood Series) by Kim Lutz
2014 | ISBN: 1454912782 | English | 144 pages | EPUB | 7 MB

Five super seeds-covered in one super volume! Chia, hemp, flax, quinoa, and amaranth are tiny powerhouses that deliver whopping amounts of protein, essential fatty acids, and great taste in every serving. Perfect for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, they each get to take a star turn in these 75 mouthwatering recipes. Convenient and versatile, the seeds work wonderfully in everything from muffins and breads to salads, soups, and desserts. Super Seeds is a must-have for anyone interested in eating healthily . . . and deliciously.

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The Language of Dogs by Justin Silver, David Donnenfeld
2014 | ISBN: 1476734127 | English | 256 pages | EPUB | 92 MB

The canine expert and star of the hit TV show Dogs in the City shares his cutting-edge methods for training and caring for happy, healthy dogs in the city.

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Inside the Test Kitchen: 120 New Recipes, Perfected by Tyler Florence
English | 2014 | ISBN: 0385344554 | 256 pages | EPUB | 180 MB

Tyler Florence does updated comfort food like no one else, but comfort food’s never been updated like this. Join him as he perfects, simplifies, and totally re-invents your favorite dishes in surprising, spectacular ways.

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Victorino Matus, “Vodka: How a Colorless, Odorless, Flavorless Spirit Conquered America”
ISBN: 076278699X | 2014 | EPUB/PDF | 272 pages | 31 MB/72 MB

It began as poisonous rotgut in Medieval Russia-Ivan the Terrible liked it, Peter the Great loved it-but this grain alcohol “without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color” has become our uncontested king of spirits. Over a thousand brands fight for market share, shelved in glass skulls, Tommy guns, bulletproof bottles; flavored with pears, currants, chipotle; or quintuple distilled by Donald Trump. But it wasn’t always thus.

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Adobe Photoshop CS6 for Photographers: A professional image editor’s guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC
Martin Evening | 2012 | True PDF | ISBN: 024052604X | 769 pages | 102 Mb

Renowned Photographer and Photoshop hall-of-famer, Martin Evening returns with his comprehensive guide to Photoshop. This acclaimed work covers everything from the core aspects of working in Photoshop to advanced techniques for refined workflows and professional results. Using concise advice, clear instruction and real world examples, this essential guide will give you the skills, regardless of your experience, to create professional quality results. A robust accompanying website features sample images, tutorial videos, bonus chapters and a plethora of extra resources. Quite simply, this is the essential reference for photographers of all levels using Photoshop:

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Steve Hullfish, “The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction, 2nd Edition”
2012 | ISBN: 024081715X | 527 pages | True PDF | 26 MB

The only guide to the art and technique of color correction based on the invaluable knowledge of more than a dozen of the top colorists in the world. This book allows you unprecedented access to the way the masters of the craft approach their work.

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